National Member Conference The Summit Event Center Aurora, CO May 17-19, 2018 DWN s bi-annual conference for 2018 will be held in Aurora, CO, just a few miles away from Denver International Airport. Local Travel Information From the Airport to the DoubleTree Hotel Denver, CO (Denver International Airport) Conference Location The Summit Event Center 411 Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011 Hotel Location DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Aurora 13696 East Illiff Place, Aurora, CO 80014 Tel: 303-337-2800 TYPE Light Rail DoubleTree Courtesy Bus Super Shuttle Taxi TYPICAL MINIMUM CHARGE 4.50 USD one-way Free, available 24 hours 19.00 USD 35.00 USD As a reminder, although there are shuttle services available to and from the hotel, you are responsible for securing and covering the costs for ground transportation. DWN will have buses available to take participants to the airport at the conclusion of the conference on Saturday. Public Transportation Light Rail 1) Denver Airport Station (#34476) Board the A towards Union Station 2) Peoria Station (#34744) Board the R towards R Line Lincoln Station 3) Get off at Iliff Station (#34677) - WALK 10 MINS
4) Head northeast toward E Iliff Ave 397ft 5) Turn left onto E Iliff Ave 0.2 mi 6) Turn left toward Xapary St 207 ft 7) Turn left toward Xapary St 95 ft 8) Turn left toward Xapary St 112ft 9) Turn left at E Iliff Pl 105 ft 10) Turn right arrive @ Double Tree Courtesy shuttle to The DoubleTree Hotel from the airport: For shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, exit the East Terminal at door #505, go to the third island and call 303-337-2800. You may request a shuttle pick-up by providing your first and last name along with your phone number. The hotel operator might be able to offer an estimated time for pick-up. Per the instructions of the Double Tree, please do not call until you have exited the terminal and are waiting for pick-up. If you are not present and ready at the time of the shuttles arrival you will have to call and re-schedule another shuttle. Courtesy shuttle from The DoubleTree Hotel to the airport: Shuttle service to the airport is available on a first come first serve basis. Stop by the front desk to check on availability if your departure time is outside of the conclusion of the conference. DEN Airport Driving Directions to The DoubleTree Hotel Take Pena Blvd South to I-70 West to I-225 South and exit at Iliff Avenue, exit #5. Turn right (West) on Iliff Ave. and at the first stop light (Xanadu) turn left. Entrance is on your left one block down. Distance from Hotel: 17 mi. Drive Time: 25 min.
Hotel Information Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 12:00pm Parking: Free (self-parking) Amenities & Services: Restaurant and Pub inside the DoubleTree. Fitzgerald Restaurant open 6:00am 10:00pm, Fitzgerald Pub open 4:00pm 10:00pm Complimentary Internet Business center Fitness room Indoor Swimming Pool Coffee Maker Iron/Ironing Board LCD Flat Panel TV Room service available 4:00pm 11:00pm Conference Shuttle Service Shuttle service will be provided to guests staying at the DoubleTree Hotel. Please meet at the lobby at the following times for transportation to the Summit Event Center: Thursday, May 17 th at 8:00am Friday, May 18 th at 8:00am Saturday, May 19 th at 8:30am On Thursday, May 17 th, DWN will host a reception in the Theater District of Denver at Su Teatro. Transportation will be provided from the Summit Event Center at 5:00pm, to and from Denver for all participants. On Friday, May 18 th, participants will join us for a People s Tribunal to put #ICEonTrial at Del Mar Park at 2pm. We will provide transportation to and from the action for all conference participants. On Saturday, May 19 th, shuttle service to the DoubleTree and Airport will be available at the closing of the conference. Participants needing shuttle service to the airport should bring bags and leave on the bus. Buses will depart the Summit Event Center at 12:30pm and participants can go to the DoubleTree or the airport.
Meals If you are staying at the hotel, there will be breakfast vouchers in your room for a full breakfast buffet at Fitzgerald s Restaurant located in the lobby. DWN will be providing light breakfast Thursday Saturday at the conference. In addition, a full lunch will be served Thursday and Friday, and boxed lunches on Saturday. During the reception on Thursday, May 17 th at Su Teatro** light refreshments will be served along with a one drink ticket. ** Su Teatro s mission is to promote, produce, develop and preserve the cultural arts, heritage, and traditions of the Chicano/Latino community; to advance mutual respect for other cultures; and to establish avenues where all cultures may come together. ** Dietary Restrictions If you indicated dietary restrictions during your event registration process, we have made arrangements to meet your needs. If not, please provide dietary restrictions via email to Feven Ferai at fferai@detentionwatchnetwork.org by April 30 th. Childcare Childcare will be available at the Summit Event Center during all conference hours. If you did not indicate childcare needs during the registration process, please email Feven Ferai at fferai@detentionwatchnetwork.org to ensure adequate coverage is available. Dress Code Please be sure to bring a light jacket/sweater to wear inside the meeting locations, as meeting room temperature may be a bit cool and dressing in layers is recommended. Climate The climate in Denver in May is usually pleasant but also unpredictable. Average temperature is expected to be a high of 70 degrees during the day, with evenings dropping to the mid 40 s. Additional Information In case of an emergency, please feel free to contact Aimee Nichols at anichols@detentionwatchnetwork.org or (570) 269-0778 and/or Barbara Suarez Galeano (bilingual) at bgaleano@detentionwatchnetwork.org or (786) 395-664.
Local Attractions Aurora Reservoir 5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora CO 80016-12.9 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Sunday 5:30am 9:00pm The Aurora Reservoir offers a wide variety of fun activities including archery, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, SCUBA, and a swim beach. The trail around the reservoir is about 8.5 miles long and is a great option for bike rides, runs, or a walk in a natural setting. Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver CO 80205 15.7 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help museum visitors learn about the natural history of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The 716,000-square-foot building houses more than one million objects in its collections including natural history and anthropological materials, as well as archival and library resources. Cherry Creek State Park 4201 S. Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014 4.9 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Sunday 5:00am to 10:00pm Cherry Creek State Park is a state park in Arapahoe County, Colorado. The park consists of a natural prairie environment with an 880-acre reservoir at its center which is shared by powerboats, sailboats, and paddle craft. A large imported-sand swim beach is situated on the north-eastern side along with ample parking. The park has 12 miles of paved roads and 35 miles of multi-use trails open to runners, cyclists, and horseback riders. Castle Rock Zip Line Tours 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109 25.2 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Wednesday Monday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Closed Tuesday Castle Rock Adventure Park is among the top-rated things to do in Denver. Castle Rock Zip Line Tours is only 30 minutes away from Downtown Denver and near the Castle Rock Outlet Mall. Red Rocks Park 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison CO 80465 28.1 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Red Rocks Park and trails open one hour before sunrise and close one hour after sunset on non-show days. Red Rocks Park is a mountain park owned and maintained by the city of Denver as part of the Denver Mountain Parks system. The park is known for its very large red sandstone outcrops. Many of these rock formations within the park have names, from the mushroom-shaped Seat of Pluto to the inclined Cave of the Seven Ladders. The most visited rocks, around the amphitheater, are Creation Rock to the north, Ship Rock to the south, and Stage Rock to the east. The park is a popular site for runners and has two trails for hiking and biking.
Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St, Denver CO 80205 16 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Sunday 9:00am 4:00pm The Denver Zoo is an 80-acre facility located in City Park of Denver, Colorado and was founded in 1896. The Denver Zoo was started with the donation of an orphaned American black bear. With the construction of Bear Mountain, it became the first zoo in the United States to use naturalistic zoo enclosures rather than cages with bars. Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206 13.8 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Sunday 9:00am 5:00pm The Denver Botanic Gardens' 24 acres feature 15,000 species of plants from across the globe, including more than 700 types of plants that are native to Colorado. Comprising 41 individual gardens, this impressive facility in downtown Denver's Cheesman Park treats visitors to a variety of different environments, from a traditional Japanese Garden (complete with bonsai trees) to the South African Plaza blooming with exotic plants like calla lilies and red hot pokers. Denver Art Museum 100 West 14 th Avenue Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 16.8 miles from the DoubleTree Hours: Saturday Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 10:00am 8:00pm With galleries showcasing more than 68,000 works by famed artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh and Salvador Dalí, the Denver Art Museum houses one of the most impressive collections between Chicago and the West Coast. Spread across two buildings, the museum's holdings range from pre-columbian artifacts to contemporary displays with such mediums as painting, sculpture and photography all represented. One of the highlights of a visit to the Denver Art Museum is its extensive assemblage of Western American Art. Colorado is known for beautiful views and hiking. Here are a few hiking trails 1. Bluffs Regional Park - 10099 Crooked Stick Trl, Lone Tree, CO 80124 13.7 mi from the DoubleTree 2. Rocky Mountain Arsenal - 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, CO 80022 15.3 mi from the DoubleTree 3. Rock Park - 1710 Front St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 25 mi from the DoubleTree 4. Cherry Creek Trail 2200 15 th St, Denver, CO 80202 17.1 mi from the DoubleTree 5. Denver Outdoor Adventure Company 851 Santa Fe Dr, Denver CO 80204 15.4 mi from the DoubleTree
Restaurants near the DoubleTree Hotel Nordstrom Grill Nordstrom Park Meadows - $$ (American) 8465 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 11 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Thursday 11:00am to 8:30pm, Friday Saturday 10:00am 9:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm White Chocolate Grill Park Meadows $$ (American) 8421 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124 11.1 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Sunday Monday 11:00am to 9:00pm, Tuesday Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm, Friday Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm Bombay Bar & Grill - $$ (Indian) 12203 E Iliff Ave, Aurora CO 80014 0.9 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm, Closed Sunday The Bent Noodle Italian Restaurant - $$ (Italian) 3055 S. Parker Rd A 108, Aurora CO 80014 2.4 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Friday 11:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm Athenian Restaurant - $$$ (Greek) 15350 E Iliff Ave, Aurora CO 80013 1.4 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Monday Friday 10:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday 8:00am to 2:00pm Pearl of Siam - $$ (Thai) 18660 E Hampden, Aurora CO 80013 4.7 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Tuesday Thursday & Sunday 11:00am to 3:00pm & 4:30pm to 9:00pm, Friday Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm & 4:30pm to 9:30pm, Closed Monday Fritangas Mexican Restaurant - $$ (Mexican) Aurora Location: 15099 E. Hampden Ave, Aurora CO 80014 2.9 mi from the DoubleTree Denver Location: 3090 W. Alameda Ave, Denver CO 80219 13.3 mi from the DoubleTree Hours: Sunday Thursday 7:00am to 9:00pm, Friday Saturday 7:00am to 10:00pm
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